NBA Jam 2002 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Sports

NBA Jam 2002

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreSports
DeveloperDigital Creations
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNBA Jam
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Digital Creations and published by Acclaim, NBA Jam 2002 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a sports game.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

It is part of the NBA Jam series. The series also appears on other systems with NBA Jam (SNES) and NBA Jam (Genesis).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing NBA Jam 2002 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NBA Jam 2002 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

NBA Jam 2002 cheats & codes

14 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Infinite Shot Clock3300136C 0019
Enable Code (Must Be On)00000000 0002 1000C850 0007
Press Select For 1 Second On Shot ClockD0000020 0004 3300136C 0001
Press Select For 9 SecondsD0000020 0004 3300130A 0009
Press Select For 5x SecondsD0000020 0004 33001309 0005
Press Select For 2 MinutesD0000020 0004 33001308 0002

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

NBA Jam 2002 FAQ

When did NBA Jam 2002 come out on the GBA?

NBA Jam 2002 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made NBA Jam 2002?

It was developed by Digital Creations and published by Acclaim.

Is NBA Jam 2002 multiplayer?

No. NBA Jam 2002 is a single-player game.

How long does NBA Jam 2002 take to play?

As a sports game, NBA Jam 2002 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about NBA Jam 2002 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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